The outstanding community college executive officers receiving this award have provided extensive support and a variety of resources for their colleges’ Phi Theta Kappa chapters, including faculty advisor release time, a line-item budget for the chapter, financial support for chapters to participate in regional and international events and scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa members.
Many of these presidents speak at their chapter inductions, serve as statewide Phi Theta Kappa presidential ambassadors and coordinate All-State Academic Team programs. The Shirley B. Gordon Awards are named for the President Emeritus of Highline Community College, now serving as chairman of the Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors.
Dr. Jack Becherer
Omicron Eta Chapter
Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois
Dr. Mike Ford
Alpha Chi Omega Chapter
Mohave Community College
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Dr. Eddie Hadlock
Psi Iota Chapter
North Central Texas College
Corinth, Texas
Dr. Terry Leas
Zeta Eta Chapter
Riverland Community College
Austin, Minnesota
Dr. Chris McCarthy
Beta Beta Sigma Chapter
Napa Valley College
Napa, California
Dr. James Mitchell
Alpha Eta Tau Chapter
Wallace Community College
Selma, Alabama
Dr. Lawrence Rouse
Beta Epsilon Chi Chapter
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, North Carolina
Mr. Donald Supalla
Omicron Chapter
Rochester Community & Technical College
Rochester, Minnesota
